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The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an annual assessment for students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests skills in writing, reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation and numeracy.
The NAPLAN tests are administered in schools across Australia in March. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) coordinates NAPLAN testing.
The relevant state test administration authority (TAA) administers the tests. The Department for Education is the TAA for all schools in South Australia.
For more information visit NAPLAN information on the ACARA website.
NAPLAN information for parents, carers and the community
Parents, carers and members of the community looking for NAPLAN information can visit NAPLAN information for parents, carers and the community.
Forms and supporting materials
Forms, handbooks, checklists and other supporting materials are available on your intranet.
South Australian public schools can access preparing for NAPLAN – checklists and forms (staff login required) on the department's intranet.
Public demonstration site
Teachers can use the public demonstration site to help students become familiar with the format of NAPLAN Online.
The NAPLAN Online assessment platform uses a locked down browser (LDB) to ensure security during testing. It's recommended that schools use student devices with the LDB installed to access the demonstration tests and familiarise students with the format of online testing.
The public demonstration site provides examples of alternative test items that will be used in NAPLAN Online for students with disability.
NAPLAN marking in 2025
Applications for 2025 NAPLAN writing test marking have now closed.
Marking will start in mid-March 2025 and will run for 3 to 4 weeks.
Markers:
- gain an in-depth understanding of the NAPLAN writing test and marking rubric, and the processes and stages of writing development
- receive comprehensive training
- are paid for their marking.
Training and marking hours can also be accrued as professional development hours. Marking is done remotely, with day and evening arrangements available.
For more information contact the NAPLAN marking team:
Email: education.markingcentre@sa.gov.au
Freecall: 1800 316 777.
